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US Politicians Rage Against UK’s Request for Apple Data

By aimee yang
US Politicians Rage Against UK’s Request for Apple Data
Graham Fraser

Technology Reporter


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Two US lawmakers are upset with the UK’s request to access encrypted data from Apple users worldwide. They say it’s risky and could harm US privacy. They want the UK to back off or face consequences.

The US government must protect American privacy from foreign cyberattacks like this one. If Apple creates a backdoor for the UK, it could put American data at risk too.

The UK wants access to encrypted data stored by Apple using “Advanced Data Protection.” This kind of encryption ensures only the user can see their data, not even Apple. The UK’s request has alarmed experts and privacy advocates.

Getty Images Senator Ron Wyden
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Senator Ron Wyden and Congressman Andy Biggs are concerned about the UK’s request to access encrypted data from Apple users worldwide. They say it puts American privacy at risk.

Getty Images Congressman Andy Biggs
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The UK’s request for access to encrypted data stored by Apple users worldwide has raised privacy concerns. The US government is worried about the possible risks to American data if Apple complies with the request.

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Accent

request/rɪˈkwɛst/noun
An act of asking for something to be given or done.

encrypt/ɪnˈkrɪpt/verb
To convert information or data into a code to prevent unauthorized access.

privacy/ˈpraɪvəsi/noun
The state of being free from public attention or scrutiny.

concern/kənˈsɜrn/noun
A matter of interest or importance to someone.

access/ˈæk.sɛs/noun
The means or opportunity to approach or enter a place.

advocate/ˈæd.və.kət/noun
A person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.
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Who are upset with the UK's request to access encrypted data from Apple users worldwide?
Two US lawmakers
Apple employees
UK government officials
Privacy advocates
What type of encryption does Apple use to store data that the UK wants access to?
Advanced Encryption Standard
Advanced Data Protection
Public Key Infrastructure
Biometric Authentication
Who raised privacy concerns about the UK's request for access to encrypted data from Apple users worldwide?
Senator Ron Wyden
Congressman Andy Biggs
Technology Reporter Graham Fraser
Apple CEO
What are the consequences that US lawmakers want the UK to face if they do not back off from their request?
Pay a monetary fine
Suspension of diplomatic ties
Imposition of sanctions
No consequences specified
Why is the US government worried about the UK's request for access to encrypted data from Apple users worldwide?
To protect American privacy from foreign cyberattacks
To gain access to encrypted data for surveillance
To sell American data to the UK
To increase diplomatic tensions
What kind of access does the UK want to encrypted data stored by Apple users worldwide?
Full access to all user data
Selective access based on requests
Access that only Apple has
No access requested
The UK's request for access to encrypted data from Apple users worldwide has not raised any privacy concerns.
Access to encrypted data using "Advanced Data Protection" ensures that only Apple can see the data.
US lawmakers want Apple to comply with the UK's request for access to encrypted data.
The US government believes that complying with the UK's request could pose risks to American data.
Senator Ron Wyden and Congressman Andy Biggs are not concerned about the UK's request for access to encrypted data.
Apple is against the UK's request for access to encrypted data from its users worldwide.
The UK wants access to encrypted data stored by Apple using "Advanced Data Protection." This kind of encryption ensures only the user can see their data, not even Apple. The UK's request has alarmed and privacy advocates.
The US government must protect American privacy from foreign cyberattacks like this one. If Apple creates a backdoor for the UK, it could put American data at risk .
Senator Ron Wyden and Congressman Andy Biggs are concerned about the UK's request to access encrypted data from Apple users worldwide. They say it puts American privacy at .
The UK's request for access to encrypted data stored by Apple users worldwide has raised privacy .
If Apple complies with the UK's request, the US government is worried about the possible risks to American .
Two US lawmakers are upset with the UK's request to access encrypted data from Apple users worldwide. They say it's risky and could harm US .
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Test Your Understanding

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Vocabulary List:
6 words · tap to reveal
ON
Accent
request/rɪˈkwɛst/noun
An act of asking for something to be given or done.
encrypt/ɪnˈkrɪpt/verb
To convert information or data into a code to prevent unauthorized access.
privacy/ˈpraɪvəsi/noun
The state of being free from public attention or scrutiny.
concern/kənˈsɜrn/noun
A matter of interest or importance to someone.
access/ˈæk.sɛs/noun
The means or opportunity to approach or enter a place.
advocate/ˈæd.və.kət/noun
A person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.
Vocabulary Learning

How much do you know?

Who are upset with the UK's request to access encrypted data from Apple users worldwide?
Two US lawmakers
Apple employees
UK government officials
Privacy advocates
What type of encryption does Apple use to store data that the UK wants access to?
Advanced Encryption Standard
Advanced Data Protection
Public Key Infrastructure
Biometric Authentication
Who raised privacy concerns about the UK's request for access to encrypted data from Apple users worldwide?
Senator Ron Wyden
Congressman Andy Biggs
Technology Reporter Graham Fraser
Apple CEO
What are the consequences that US lawmakers want the UK to face if they do not back off from their request?
Pay a monetary fine
Suspension of diplomatic ties
Imposition of sanctions
No consequences specified
Why is the US government worried about the UK's request for access to encrypted data from Apple users worldwide?
To protect American privacy from foreign cyberattacks
To gain access to encrypted data for surveillance
To sell American data to the UK
To increase diplomatic tensions
What kind of access does the UK want to encrypted data stored by Apple users worldwide?
Full access to all user data
Selective access based on requests
Access that only Apple has
No access requested
The UK's request for access to encrypted data from Apple users worldwide has not raised any privacy concerns.
Access to encrypted data using "Advanced Data Protection" ensures that only Apple can see the data.
US lawmakers want Apple to comply with the UK's request for access to encrypted data.
The US government believes that complying with the UK's request could pose risks to American data.
Senator Ron Wyden and Congressman Andy Biggs are not concerned about the UK's request for access to encrypted data.
Apple is against the UK's request for access to encrypted data from its users worldwide.
The UK wants access to encrypted data stored by Apple using "Advanced Data Protection." This kind of encryption ensures only the user can see their data, not even Apple. The UK's request has alarmed and privacy advocates.
The US government must protect American privacy from foreign cyberattacks like this one. If Apple creates a backdoor for the UK, it could put American data at risk .
Senator Ron Wyden and Congressman Andy Biggs are concerned about the UK's request to access encrypted data from Apple users worldwide. They say it puts American privacy at .
The UK's request for access to encrypted data stored by Apple users worldwide has raised privacy .
If Apple complies with the UK's request, the US government is worried about the possible risks to American .
Two US lawmakers are upset with the UK's request to access encrypted data from Apple users worldwide. They say it's risky and could harm US .
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